Monday, September 13, 2010

I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
~John 15:1-11

During my brief stint in Italy, I saw many fruit trees/plants. Each time I did this passage was brought to mind. I saw a lot of fruitless branches in addition to those abounding with produce. I didn't take pictures of those because they are useless and ugly. I pray those two adjectives never be used to describe my or any brother/sister's life.

Simply put, abide in Him.

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for the pictures and the beautiful application. Well done.

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